On Saturday 21st June, get ready for an unforgettable day of cultural celebration at the Mansfield Carnival, returning for its third year! This year’s theme, ‘One World’, is all about global unity and the power of coming together as one community, as well as promoting environmental sustainability.
From vibrant parades to eco-conscious choices, celebrate both cultural diversity and our shared responsibility for the planet.
The town will be filled with colour and laughter from 12.00pm to 6.00pm on Leeming Street.
Carnival Parade
The fun begins at 12.00pm with the Carnival Parade, a colourful spectacle of music, dance, and traditional costumes marching through the streets. Experience the vibrancy of Caribbean carnival costumes, rhythmic drummers, and energetic dancers as the parade makes its way through Leeming Street and around town. This is the perfect way to kick off a celebration of culture and sustainability.
Street Party on Leeming Street
Following the parade, Leeming Street will be closed for a Street Party full of delicious food, live music, and plenty of carnival energy.
One World Main Stage (Leeming Street)
Hosted by Charm Daley
Performance Schedule
- 1.30pm: Punjabi Roots – Traditional Dhol drummers with DJ set
- 2.00pm: DJ Kilo (Heat Fest) – Reggae, Soca and Afrobeat infused set representing music from the Caribbean and Africa
- 2.20pm: Red Hot Band – Energetic local band
- 2.40pm: DJ Kilo (Heat Fest)
- 3.00pm: Matamando – Gospel music from Malawi
- 3.35pm: MUHA – Eastern European Contemporary Folk
- 4.05pm: Lady Rose – Contemporary pop music with a reggae flair
- 4.30pm: Dialtone Sound – Island vibes set representing music from the Caribbean
- 5.00pm: Tippa Irie – Grammy nominated reggae MC from the legendary Saxon Sound System
(subject to change)
One World Acoustic Stage (Mansfield Museum)
Hosted by Jackie P from 97.5 Kemet Fm
Performance Schedule: TBC
Entertainment between performances
DJ Kilo will keep the Main Stage energised with Caribbean and African beats in between acts. Over at the Acoustic Stage, DJ Max Loelz, a Zimbabwean-born DJ based in Nottingham, will be spinning chilled Caribbean and African tracks, along with an exclusive 30-minute set. The stage programming has been a collaboration between Cultural Vibrations (Unity Through Music) and Mansfield Council.
Eco-friendly celebration
This year, the organisers are making a conscious effort to reduce their environmental footprint and the event will include eco-friendly food stalls, waste-reduction initiatives and more.
It will be a chance to explore the diversity, beauty, and vibrancy of Mansfield.
Find out more at www.mansfield.gov.uk/carnival.